Senior Policy Analyst

Intertek•Arlington Heights, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Intertek CEA is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to deliver policy analysis for its Solar PV and Energy Storage System service publications, interactive client services, and bespoke consulting engagements. The role focuses on policies affecting the import, sale, and deployment of solar and battery energy storage products, and on assessing their expected market impacts. This is a remote position for applicants who reside in and are legally authorized to work in the United States. The analyst will contribute to standard research and reports, support consulting engagements as a subject matter expert, and lead policy discussions with clients. The role also includes maintaining research resources and internal documentation, strengthening analytical processes with AI tools and appropriate safeguards, and supporting client engagement and marketing through subject-matter expertise and thought leadership.

Requirements

Strong research and analytical skills.
Understanding of renewable energy policy, ideally on a global basis.
Strong communication skills, including in-person presentation skills and the ability to explain complex policies simply.
Fluency in using PowerPoint to convey information effectively, including creating charts to explain data visually.
A network across key players in the solar and energy storage industries.
At least 2 years of experience in consulting, market research, or corporate strategy development.
Deep interest in the details of clean energy and the energy transition.
Must reside in and be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze policies relating to the import, sale, and deployment of solar and battery energy storage products, including their expected market impacts.
Maintain Intertek CEA’s reputation as a preferred partner for global PV/ESS policy-focused advisory services.
Support development and expansion of the standard research portfolio and contribute to special projects as needed.
Lead policy discussions during presentations and Q&A sessions for EBR and bespoke clients.
Support the Consulting team as a subject matter expert, providing market intelligence and insights during bespoke deliverables.
Contribute policy analysis to the PV and ESS Supply, Technology and Policy Report (STPR) and new reports as introduced.
Identify and catalog critical data resources for recurring analyses.
Maintain internal file systems and appropriately archive relevant source and process documents.
Bolster analytical frameworks using AI tools and help establish and maintain safeguards for checking AI-generated content with other policy team members.
Build relationships with key clients through formal and informal engagements.
Support the Commercial team in virtual sales calls, industry conferences, and road show engagements by providing subject-matter expertise.
Support Marketing by providing content and thought leadership for blogs, webinars, papers, panels, trade shows, and other marketing activities, with priorities guided by return on investment.